Xinjiang’s Colorful Beach is a major attraction of Xinjiang tourism, attracting numerous tourists with its unique Yadan landform and colorful landscape.?
Colorful Beach is located in Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, on the first and second terraces of the Irtysh River on the north bank, which flows into the Arctic Ocean in China, with an altitude of 480 meters and a distribution area of approximately 3 square kilometers.?
. Due to the different minerals contained in the rock formations, they create various colors under natural effects, resulting in the colorful landscape of Colorful Beach with peculiar shapes resembling colored castles, monsters, and peak clusters, which is a typical Yadan landform.?
. The south bank of Colorful Beach features an oasis, desert, and blue sky, while the north bank is composed of colorful mudstone, sandstone, and gravel, forming peculiar rocks and strange formations. The rock formations consist of red, earthy red, light yellow, and light green sandstone, mudstone, and conglomerate, with various colors and a riot of hues.?
In addition, Colorful Beach is also a must-pass route to the Kanas Lake scenic area, located 24 kilometers from Burqin and about 30 minutes by car, and 145 kilometers from the Kanas scenic area, about 3 hours by car.?
. Tourists can appreciate the unique scenery of ‘two shores separated by a river, each with its own distinct sky’. The south bank of the river is a lush and verdant oasis, while the north bank is a colorful, barren Yadan landform, creating a strong visual contrast.?
At Colorful Beach, tourists can also experience a variety of tourism projects. There are wooden plank paths and viewing platforms within the scenic area for tourists to stroll and admire, as well as various supporting facilities such as parking lots, restrooms, and convenience stores.?
. In addition, there are helicopter tours available within the scenic area (but drones are not allowed, and security checks will be conducted), allowing tourists to fully enjoy the fun of traveling.?
In general, Xinjiang’s Colorful Beach has become a major attraction of Xinjiang tourism with its unique natural landscape and abundant tourism projects, attracting countless tourists to come and experience it.?